Need 4 Lancer

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The last time the world saw a Mitsubishi Lancer with body hatchback at the end of 1980 - x. It was the sixth generation of the world’s bestseller. This is a lull, the Japanese have some time tihonko produced only sedan so versatile. Then, like thunder in a clear sky, in 2005 in Frankfurt progremel concept Lancer Sportback. And suffered…

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Professionals earn pockets full of cheese usually because they do whatever it is they do better, faster, stronger than anyone else. Sometimes, though, they get the big bucks because they’ll do something again after having nearly killed themselves the first time. That is: they’ll get right back on the horse when a lot of non-professionals would instead grab a gin and tonic and watch reruns of I Love Lucy.

Jorge Lorenzo earned his money and a stay in hospital over the weekend during practice for the MotoGP China Grand Prix. On one run the bike bucked under him coming out of a turn, sending the 21-year-old rider up out of his seat like he was riding a bronco, but he managed to keep the bike upright and moving. On a following run he wasn’t so fortunate, highsiding, somersaulting, and suffering a fractured left ankle, a painful right ankle, a cut heel, a knee abrasion, and forearm compression.

But here’s where Lorenzo really impresses: he still got on the bike to qualify on Saturday, and came in fourth in Sunday’s race. Follow the jump to check out the videos of the bucking incident and the highside. And from now on, the word you’re looking for to describe Jorge Lorenzo: pro.
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